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Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is an institution that provides a forum where military and civilian leaders from the Indo-Pacific gather to address regional and global security.

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Security Nexus

DKI APCSS
Online Journal

A free, open access, international, peer-reviewed, online publication for DKI APCSS faculty and alumni.

Dialogue convenes top experts to explore the Indo-Pacific’s security challenges, offering insights and solutions.

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Publication

DKI APCSS Books, Articles, Currents Magazine
Published Edited Volumes and Post

Admission

The initial point of contact for representatives who are selected to attend DKI APCSS courses.

Alumni

The Alumni Program provides a forum for former graduates and faculty to maintain contact with the Center and with each other.

Workshop

Multilateral forums of subject matter experts who will produce actionable outcomes to meet the very focused objectives of the specific regional security topic.

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Upcoming DKI APCSS Events and Courses.

DKI APCSS Library

A great resource to Fellows and Alumni.

Volunteer Programs

Internship | Visiting Scholar | Visiting Practitioner

We nurture future public service leaders through hands-on experience, skill development, and government engagement.

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New Strategic Doctrine Reimagines Influence in the Era of Gray-Zone Competition

June 25, 2025|0 Comments

As strategic competition intensifies in the Indo-Pacific, traditional models of hard and soft power are proving insufficient. Canyon’s doctrine of Adaptive Power offers an updated framework based on five interdependent pillars: Timing, Context, Legitimacy, Modularity, and Learning. The article is grounded in extensive Indo-Pacific field research and strategic wargaming. It aligns with Department of Defense priorities such as campaigning in competition, strengthening partner resilience, and countering sharp power tactics used by authoritarian actors.